An Introduction to the Shoshoni Language: Dammen Daigwape - Softcover

Drusilla Gould (author) & Christophe Loether (author)

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0874807301 ISBN 13: 9780874807301

Publisher: University of Utah Press, 2003

Synopsis

This book is an primary text for the Shoshoni language that provides basic information on the phonology and grammar of the language. While the book emphasizes the Fort Hall dialect, it also addresses other dialects. Primarily conceived as a college or high school-level textbook, it is also an accessible introduction for anyone interested in the language. Readers will find useful background information about the Shoshoni people, and a history of Fort Hall into the present day. Each chapter contains exercises for the student, and sections on language and culture that discuss such topics as gift giving, presentation of self, eye contact, and other non-verbal behavior.

Listen to the open source audio companion to this book:

An Introduction to the Shoshoni Language Chapter 1
An Introduction to the Shoshoni Language Chapter 2
An Introduction to the Shoshoni Language Chapter 3
An Introduction to the Shoshoni Language Chapter 4
An Introduction to the Shoshoni Language Chapter 5
An Introduction to the Shoshoni Language Chapter 6
An Introduction to the Shoshoni Language Chapter 7
An Introduction to the Shoshoni Language Chapter 8

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Review

"Gould and Loether provide a very solid dialog-based introduction to the Shoshoni language which, with the accompanying tapes, makes an especially impressive introductory text."--Paul Kroskrity, UCLA

Edition details

• Publisher: University of Utah Press
• Publication date: 2003
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0874807301
• ISBN 13: 9780874807301
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 224